Director, New Technologies Engineering

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: February 13, 2025

Job Description:

OverviewThis individual will be responsible for the leadership of the New Technologies Engineering group consisting of Lithium Battery development, Battery Charger development (including Power Management development) and Software development. They will be responsible for delivery of solutions for a wide range of energy storage and energy management needs including Motive Power, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Network Power and Transportation applications. They will also be required to continuously develop the Engineering teams within their organization to effectively and efficiently meet any development needs in these markets including refining Engineering structure and institution of Product development and delivery processes. Finally, they will be required to report out higher level leadership teams on progress in their area of responsibility.Responsibilities

• Drives delivery of new products in line with business needs and the strategic business plan.
• Drives delivery of Engineering designs for Engineer to Order customer solutions.
• Responsible for departmental budget planning and execution of spending to budget to achieve business needs.
• Collaborate with the Product Management team to help define new product opportunities and evaluate market required products for feasibility and cost.
• Effectively communicate to higher level leadership team on status of projects and product developments.
• Develop, Deploy and Manage Standardized design processes
• Conduct post-mortem analysis of closed projects and adopt best practices and lessons learned.
• Lead and monitor resolution efforts on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Develop relationships with local plant teams, functional leaders, VPs, etc. to ensure smooth progression of projects and initiatives.
• Previous experience in developing and launching products to the market is required. QualificationsEducation, Experience, Certifications
  • Bachelor's degree in technical related field required; Electrical Engineering degree preferred
  • MBA in related field preferred
  • 15+ years of previous Product Development, Engineering Leadership and Project Management experience is required.
  • Previous cross-functional experience in Manufacturing and Engineering preferred.Competencies, Skills, Knowledge
    • Challenges the status quo, act as a change agent to drive results and measurable improvements.
    • Strong organization, analytical, time-management and communication skills.
    • Outstanding Leadership: Ability to influence leaders and cross functional peers and drive results.
    • Excellent Oral and Written communication skills
    • Ability to handle conflict management.
    • Self-Starter: Ability to be efficient and productive while working independent of direct supervision
    • Product delivery experience a must as well as the ability to handle multiple-tasks and meet deadlines.
    • MS Office skills especially, MS-Project, Word, Power Point, Visio, and Excel.
    • Knowledge of project management tools and Methodologies, especially waterfall methodology.Environment & Physical Demands
      • This position is based in our Alpharetta, GA office.
      • This role requires travel to various sites, which may involve driving or flying.
      • Visits to the manufacturing floor are required as needed. This involves standing and walking for extended periods, navigating around machinery and equipment, and occasionally bending, stooping, or crouching to inspect work areas.
      • Must wear appropriate PPE when on the manufacturing floor, which may include safety glasses, hard hats, ear protection, and steel-toed boots, etc.Travel
        • Travel 20-30% of the year EEO StatementStryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.About StatementStryten Energy helps solve the world's most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the world's most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more at .

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